The Mexican actor, who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in “A Better Life” and is starring alongside Salma Hayek in “Savages” this fall, is now in talks with Robert Rodriguez to play a part in “Machete Kills.”

Entertainment trade publication Variety magazine is reporting that he's negotiating to be part of the sequel to “Machete.” He's also teaming up with William Friedkin to have a role in his next film, “Trapped.”

The magazine says that no details have surfaced about what role Bichir will play in “Machete Kills” or how much he will be paid. If Bichir does decide to go on board, he begins filming for the movie in June. Production for “Trapped” will start next year.

Sources tell Variety that famous director/producer J.J. Abrams (Mission Impossible, Lost) is eyeing Bichir for his next project. Bichir would be cast as the villain in “Star Trek 2.

Bichir is set to make another guest appearance on Showtime’s “Weeds” and will star in a Mexican show “Swimming With the Sharks.” He is also set to perform in a theater version of “A Better Life” in Mexico.